Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Brown, M.D.

Sleep Medicine (Otolaryngology) Physician · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8940 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176
3055956200
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1790784627 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brown from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown

Dr. William Brown is a sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician in Miami, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 5,967 Medicare services across 1,208 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $12,094 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brown is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $12,094 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,967
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician
1,208
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~298 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Botox injection, per unit4,100$5$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)875$101$302
Removal of impacted ear wax204$40$116
New patient office visit (45-59 min)150$122$397
Test to assess middle ear function115$13$38
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test113$29$203
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections99$9$27
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope56$153$461
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope36$332$1,181
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box29$193$722
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle29$65$183
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)25$59$362
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope22$103$303
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose21$498$2,292
New patient office visit (30-44 min)19$87$266
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing19$47$124
Ct scan of face without contrast16$77$400
Exam of ear using a microscope16$20$67
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording12$91$250
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears11$34$95
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,094
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,728/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician
22
Companies
170
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,500 (53.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,594 (46.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,097
2023
$578
2022
$591
2021
$324
2020
$192
2019
$2,300
2018
$7,012

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$6,500
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$1,666
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,190
GENZYME CORPORATION
$541
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$483
Stryker Corporation
$323
Acclarent, Inc
$306
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$281
Optinose US, Inc.
$274
OptiNose US, Inc.
$192
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$53
ALK-Abello, Inc
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$24
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$16
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$16
kaleo, Inc.
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Ambu Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE SINUS NAVIGATION GUIDEWIRE · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CIPRODEX · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ELIQUIS · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HALO · INSPIRE · INSTRUMENTS-ENT · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · NOVAPAK · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physician in FL.

Equivalent to $203 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Sleep Medicine (Otolaryngology) Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 10%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brown experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 4,100 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $12,094 from 22 companies across 170 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Brown's costs compare to other sleep medicine (otolaryngology) physicians in Miami?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Brown) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →